I just got back from the courthouse where I was supposed to have a hearing on my claim of exemption to a wage garnishment.

You should wait to see what the judge decides, so you can see what your next step should be. If the other side did not appear, the judge will take...

Unless the landlord obtained a judgment for the unpaid rent or you have made a payment within the last three years on this debt, then the debt is...

What else can I do to clear my name?

Your post indicates that is a debt under your name that you never authorized, while you were traveling abroad. That would indicate identity theft...

I received a summons for a credit card debt. I did not go, that was many months ago.

You should immediately contact an attorney with experience in debt collection defense. Also, this can be set aside, even if you were served, under...

If one spouse receives money as a loan and deposit money into joint account shared with other spouse, are they both liable?

It sound to me as though your posted question refers to whether the loan became a debt of the community, which would make both spouses liable....

I have seen these collections several times. They may be reported onto your credit report and they typically file a debt collection lawsuit to...

Does a credit card debt that has gone into collections "go away" after a person dies?

You should consult with a probate lawyer about disposing of her assets to the rightful heirs and paying off her debts, so that they do not try to...

If a dealership requires a new car to be dropped of for service after purchasing, and they damage the car, what can I do?

New car paint is not the same as touchup or paint that was done later by a collision shop. It will not last as long, even though it may appear...

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Do I have any rights? Could there be a statute of limitations? Do I have any options?

I noticed some facts were not explained in your posting. For instance, were you served with the lawsuit? Had you not been served with the...

I sent my WA son $600 by depositing it in his ac't in an LA branch of his WA bank.

You will need to verify this by asking the question so that family law attorneys in Washington can answer, if your son and his wife live in...